Author Archives: chrissensei

Kudo Australia membership mid-year applications and renewals are due now! Why is Kudo Australia growing so quickly? Kudo is a traditional, safe and exciting Japanese mixed martial art. Kudo is not for armchair warriors seeking mystical, magical martial art secrets. … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the following new junior grades. Keep up the hard work! 9th kyu: Hikaru & Oto 5th kyu: Kazuya Pacey, Daniel C, Sam, Jacynta and I will be travelling to Melbourne on Friday June 16 for the national Kudo … Continue reading →

Thank you very much to everyone who helped out with the fundraising sausage sizzle. While it was a quiet shopping day and we only raised $100 more than the cost of expenses, it was a great opportunity to spend time … Continue reading →

Happy Easter Sobuclan! Classes are on as normal over Easter – perfect for burning those chocolate calories. See you in the dojo!  

Hi Sobuclan, This month’s newsletter is a couple of days early as I have some important reminders: Paul Cale, head of Kudo Australia, will be visiting our dojo tomorrow (Monday March 27) Register for the grading by Wednesday March 29 … Continue reading →

It still seems like we have just entered the new year, yet here comes Autumn. March is our preparation month for gradings and competitions – don’t miss a class!   Important dates Date Time Event March 19 12:30pm AMAA training … Continue reading →

It’s turning out to be a huge year already – get in on the gradings, competitions and trip to Japan! Important dates Date Time Event Feb 10-13 All day Kudo World Cup (Mumbai, India) April 1-2 (TBC) All day Grading … Continue reading →

Happy New Year! I trust you have enjoyed a happy, healthy and safe holiday period. I look forward to seeing you at the dojo on Monday 9 January and working off a couple of Christmas kilos that I gained from … Continue reading →

December 3 is International Day of People with a Disability. To mark this occasion, Sobukan is offering free training to anyone with a physical disability for the month of December. We all have limitations. It is important to focus on what … Continue reading →

Don’t miss your last chance to get fit before beach weather! We will keep training all the way up until (and including) Christmas Eve! Take the opportunity this festive season to get healthier and keep yourself safe. Congratulations to Jyah … Continue reading →